Of course, training always helps one to prepare for any sort of situation.

Some in this thread have made the assumption that if she isn't a cop, or doesn't regularly train that there is nothing that she could have done to defend herself, and I don't buy it.

I made no assumptions. I did say all this i will do the and I will do that talk is BS. Without training, and dynamic training at that you are not ready for an encounter such as this. That statement doesn't mean that a person couldn't defend themselves without training, nor does it mean you have to have extensive training. It just simple means without the training you are not prepared. You could have the best training in the world and be totally ready for an attack and when it comes do nothing, however it won't be because you were not prepared. At no point did I suggest she, you or anybody couldn't defend themselves with or without training

To my own wife I would advocate take a hit, stay down, and let him move on. The confusion comes with the continued attack. Kids are still safe, but for how long? Strong argument for allthegunsallthetime, but a hard sell to a housewife. Guns stashed in each room and locked doors-any noise and at the ready (not that I would condone such activity).

Of course, training always helps one to prepare for any sort of situation.

Some in this thread have made the assumption that if she isn't a cop, or doesn't regularly train that there is nothing that she could have done to defend herself, and I don't buy it.

It was painfull to do again but I watched slower pausing the video. This woman had no fight in her . It makes me wonder if she just opened the door for him then he turned ? Did you ever see a female bear with her cubs ? She will fight to the death other them ! It don't matter what larger male bear what ever it is on.

Sitting on the couch at home is probably the most relaxed and unalertful anyone gets, and judging how she was backing up into the frame she probably did what most would do, go see what that noise is. All which are pretty counter intuitive when you need to prepare to fight or flee. The news report said the guy kicked in the door. A secure door that increased this guy's time to get inside could've been provided a different outcome.

I agree. It appears to be the back door of the house he entered from and I'd bet it wasn't locked. Having had a few seconds extra warning would've done a lot of good in that situation.

I also wonder if they were believers in the "coexist"

That's exactly my point. I do have loaded guns in my house that I can get to in about 5-10 seconds, enough time that if someone was trying to break my door down I could arm myself. That being said hancho and ff make good points and I readily admit that I'm not well trained nor do I know how I would react in that type of situation

And at the time I was in Afghanistan we were bn landing team 3/6 26th marine expeditionary unit special operations capable task force 58. This was from 2001-2002 as we were one of the first units on the ground in nov 2001.

And at the time I was in Afghanistan we were bn landing team 3/6 26th marine expeditionary unit special operations capable task force 58. This was from 2001-2002 as we were one of the first units on the ground in nov 2001.

And at the time I was in Afghanistan we were bn landing team 3/6 26th marine expeditionary unit special operations capable task force 58. This was from 2001-2002 as we were one of the first units on the ground in nov 2001.

Was also attached to 22 meu in 1999 when Kosovo was going on.

Semper Fi.

31st MEU(SOC), LAR plt, atatched to 1/5. 1st MARDIV.

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I try to understand where your coming from but it's hard to get my head that far up my own ass.

You trained to get good, whereas typical Marine indoc is repetitive training. All Honcho said was that repetitive training is the type of training that can allow a great result to be gleaned from.

You trained to get good, whereas typical Marine indoc is repetitive training. All Honcho said was that repetitive training is the type of training that can allow a great result to be gleaned from.

I always wanted to go on a west PAC been on two med floats on the same ship lol. Yeah I'm sure my anger was misguided and or honcho is really good at getting under even the thickest of skin (probably both). I just hate to see videos like that, people should be more prepared just for life in general, society will not get better just further down the crapper.

The lar dudes were always cool. In fact one of the first fire fights I was in at Kandahar airport I had a lar come right up next to my fighting hole and unleash what was that 20mm? That was intense.

I always wanted to go on a west PAC been on two med floats on the same ship lol. Yeah I'm sure my anger was misguided and or honcho is really good at getting under even the thickest of skin (probably both). I just hate to see videos like that, people should be more prepared just for life in general, society will not get better just further down the crapper.

The lar dudes were always cool. In fact one of the first fire fights I was in at Kandahar airport I had a lar come right up next to my fighting hole and unleash what was that 20mm? That was intense.

25mm Chaingun. Miss that big SOB, the thunk-thunk-thunk is something I miss hearing. I got out in 96. I was with TOWs the whole time.

that's what diversity will get ya
bet the perp grew up under a single baby-mama
and paula dean was nailed for something she said many moons ago
while this guy will likely get a slap on the wrist.
ain't nothing fair anymore.

I took the wife and the daughter out again tonight in the front yard for live fire training.

We came home from going out to eat, we walked in the door, and I told the wife, grab the rifle I want you to go shoot the targets,
(we have two upper body cut outs from 3/4" plywood screwed to the trees on the side of the drive way) I have been forcing this on them about weekly for months now. I do not get much discussion any more and they are getting faster at it.
I do not believe they will ever become as adapted to firing as I am but I hope by sticking with the same weapon, I can get them used to quick grab, shoulder, safety off, acquire target, and fire.

It was painfull to do again but I watched slower pausing the video. This woman had no fight in her . It makes me wonder if she just opened the door for him then he turned ? Did you ever see a female bear with her cubs ? She will fight to the death other them ! It don't matter what larger male bear what ever it is on.

She specifically said she tried to remain calm so she wouldn't upset her kids and have him go after them. I was impressed she had the presence of mind.